2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1303 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |